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Plus, the San Diego Asian Film Festival is screening a film about a team of basketball players with Indian heritage. Corrected on Nov. 12, 2025 at 05:53 p.m. to reflect the correct times on the event schedule for Panel 1 and Ozbot's DJ set. Our Daylight
Weekend Energy
From the San Diego Asian Film Festival to Native American Heritage Month celebrations and community gatherings, here’s what’s happening in San Diego this week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey This week’s Weekend Energy is produced in partnership with the 27th annual San Diego
Film
Ahead of two screenings as part of the festival, director Shubhangi Shekhar said “Hoop Like This” explores the dreams, setbacks and shared identity behind India Rising, a basketball team that brought together players of Indian heritage from around the world. Written by Emma Chen, Edited by Kate Morrissey For years,
Daylight Culture Club
Order yours by midnight so you don’t miss out. The clock is ticking, and you have until midnight tonight to snag your limited edition vinyl record tote designed by San Diego artist, MC and DJ Ohmega Watts. Created exclusively for Daylight San Diego’s upcoming Culture Club event — From
Music
After years of toiling in the San Diego music scene, the Neighborhood Kids are rising as one of Hip Hop’s most promising and vocal socially conscious acts. Written by Roberto Camacho, Edited by Kate Morrissey As Ruben Moreno stepped onto the stage as the opening act for Power to
Merchandise
The DJ, graphic designer and MC designed a special bag for Daylight San Diego's upcoming event on Nov. 15. The time has come, party people — the preorder has opened for this limited edition vinyl record tote designed by Ohmega Watts. You'll be able to pick yours
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Plus, how being welcoming and kind can help save the planet. Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, Our Daylight Culture Club event about vinyl record culture at Mujeres Brew House is less than a month away! I’m very excited about what we’ve got planned for Nov. 15, including
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Plus, learn how rapper Ric Scales grew his skills. Greetings, everyone, buenas and bom dia, I started collecting records in 2012 — back when you could still find Sade's “Diamond Life” in a dollar bin at a used book store. Back then, I didn't see many DJs
Music
Time in Hawaii shaped the battle champ emcee whose freestyle prowess has taken him from Battle Bot to the Old Globe. Written by Roberto Camacho, Edited by Kate Morrissey On a warm August evening, dozens of people pack into a mid-sized club in Honolulu. Taking the stage is San
Parenting
Parents, advocates and elected officials discussed child care and policies impacting parents lives during the Liberty Station event earlier this month. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 at 03:21 p.m. to clarify that Children's First Collective educates
Arts & Culture
Artist Stephen Williams focuses his abstract paintings on mental health and wellness topics, and he opens his gallery to a variety of organizations and events that support San Diegans’ well-being. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Author’s Note: This story includes mention of suicide. If
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Plus, San Diego became a national stage for a breaking battle. This year, we've seen a lot of difficult headlines about funding in our arts community, from the mayor's attempted cuts to layoffs at multiple institutions. The latest round of layoffs at the Institute of Contemporary